ADD-ON: GD&T for MBD Master Class

You may be familiar with GD&T, but are you stuck in the ‘olden times’? Join us in the modern age to learn how to implement the latest methods of using the GD&T standards. We’ll demonstrate unambiguous product definition with GD&T through a variety of examples.Learn the importance of selecting Datum Features through examples. Simpler and more functional Datum Reference Frames are the key to better part control. Separate requirements for better Design, Manufacturing, and Inspection documentation. You do not need your laptop.

Virtual

September 1 & 3, 2020 ᛫ Six Hours of Live Instruction

We are pleased to offer a discount of $50 per person to any company registering and sending 3 people or more to the virtual GD&T Master Class. Please email Action Engineering for your discount code.

In-Person at 3D CIC

February 22, 2021 ᛫ Full Day of In-Person Instruction

We are pleased to offer a discount of $100 per person to any company registering and sending 3 people or more to the in-person GD&T Master Class. Please email Action Engineering for your discount code.

GD&T Master Class Topics

For those who joined us for last year’s GD&T Master Class at 3D CIC 2019, this course content will be familiar. This year we’ve expanded the course to a full day’s worth of content, including more examples and in-depth, hands-on learning.

Session #1: Not Your Grandparents’ GD&T (aka GD&T for the Modern World)

You may be familiar with GD&T, but are you stuck in the ‘olden times’? The tolerancing definitions in ASME Y14.5 haven’t changed much in recent years, but the way we apply geometric tolerancing has improved! The move away from plus/minus tolerancing into full position and profile tolerances on features is needed for a simpler and clearer design intent. Join us in the modern age to learn how to implement the latest methods of using the GD&T standards. We’ll demonstrate unambiguous product definition with GD&T through a variety of examples.

Quick review of GD&T principles

Why plus/minus tolerancing cannot be trusted

Full GD&T is necessary for better MBD

Hands-on exercise

Putting pencil to paper is the best way to learn proper GT (and we don’t mean D) for MBD. Work through examples together with the focus on functional design requirements.

Session #2: A More Functional Datum Reference Frame

Learn the differences between Datums and Datum Features through examples. Simpler and more functional Datum Reference Frames are the key to better part control.

Work through more examples focused on understanding the Datum Reference Frame, constraining the 3D model in 3D space, and hands-on examples of design authoring, manufacturing work instructions, and automated inspection.